Cost of Living in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia

Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) has a population of about 201,528. The median household income is $55,485, median gross rent is $1,142/month, and the median home value is $178,400. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.

How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.

Is Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) expensive to live in?

Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) is 31% below the national median and home values are 52% below the national median. Household income here is 34% below the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 25% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.

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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.